Human Service Specialist
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TELLURIAN INC
WI
Summary
The Human Service Specialist provides direct client care, monitors mental and physical health, and assists in the implementation of treatment plans within a team model. They are also responsible for maintaining unit safety, documenting client behavior, and transporting clients as needed.
Job Description
Job Details: Job Location: Femrite Campus - Madison, WI, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Human Service Specialist
Reports To: Program Supervisor
Department: THP
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Travel:
Job Status: Full-time
Shift/Schedule: 40 hours per week, various shifts
Position Summary
Under supervision, the Human Services Specialist is responsible for assisting with the daily functions of the program and client care working within a treatment team model. The Human Services Specialist, following program policies and procedures, provides direct services to clients, and supports clients in pursuing previously determined treatment goals. The Human Services Specialist must conduct themselves in an ethical and professional manner in keeping with program and company philosophies and policies. High quality professional relationships as exemplified by integrity, respect and fairness must be maintained at all times.
Reasonable Accommodations Statement
Persons occupying this position must be able to perform all essential functions, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Essential Functions
Learn and follow program policies and procedures.
Monitor residents for changes in mental or physical health, or mood.
Provide direct client care and administer medications within the program guidelines.
Accurately document services provided, as well as any notable client behavior.
Maintain a clean environment for clients and staff.
Ensure the safety and security of the unit.
Maintain familiarity with client’s treatment plans and assist in follow through.
Maintain all required training and certifications.
Intervene in mental health crisis situations.
Maintain effective working relationships with members of the program team.
Assist clinician/supervisor when directed and as needed.
Transport clients to appointments, meetings, or organized events and drive to pick-up medications using the company vehicle as needed.
Perform all other duties deemed appropriate by the supervisor.
Qualifications: Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in human services related field.
OR High School Diploma and two years paid experience in a similar position.
CNA (beneficial but not required)
Valid Driver's License (beneficial but not required)
Good written and oral communication skills.
Knowledge of MS Office, Word, and Excel programs
Physical Requirements
Must be able to lift 15-20lbs.
The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the company may deem appropriate.
Tellurian is an equal opportunity employer who fully supports equal access for all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information or testing, family and medical leave, and sexual orientation. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth a complaint in good faith to the employer or government agency, or participate in said investigation of any complaint, or otherwise oppose discrimination.
At Tellurian, we specialize in treating people who are addicted to alcohol and/or drugs. We are unique in that our patients receive both psychological and medical treatment simultaneously by our Certified Medical Team.
Because every person’s journey is unique, we meet each of our patients where they are at. This means that our medical treatment plans are not ‘one size fits all’ but are tailored to each individual patient so they are able to achieve greater success.
The staff at Tellurian are firmly committed to the belief that every person with an addiction has the ability to recover. By offering compassion and understanding, combined with state-of-the-art treatment modalities, Tellurian focuses on meeting the needs of each patient though a combination of science and service.
Founded
1971
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Madison, WI
At Tellurian, we specialize in treating people who are addicted to alcohol and/or drugs. We are unique in that our patients receive both psychological and medical treatment simultaneously by our Certified Medical Team.
Because every person’s journey is unique, we meet each of our patients where they are at. This means that our medical treatment plans are not ‘one size fits all’ but are tailored to each individual patient so they are able to achieve greater success.
The staff at Tellurian are firmly committed to the belief that every person with an addiction has the ability to recover. By offering compassion and understanding, combined with state-of-the-art treatment modalities, Tellurian focuses on meeting the needs of each patient though a combination of science and service.
Founded
1971
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Madison, WI